WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!
Welcome back to another school year. For those that are new to the field of teaching, thank you for undertaking the most rewarding profession, raising up the future generation! Teaching is not a career that is financially rewarding, but the long-term rewards are the...
Representing GovGuam Agencies and Alutiiq Bus Drivers
GFT, AFT Local 1581, exclusively represents the Guam Department of Education Teachers and Support Staff, Guam Memorial Hospital Nurses and Staff, University of Guam Support Staff, Guam Community College Support Staff, Guam Waterworks, Guam Fire Department, Department of Public Health and Social Services Eligibility Specialists, Guam Port Authority, Department of Public Works Bus Drivers, Alutiiq Bus Drivers, Guam Police Department, Customs and Quarantine, Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center and the Department of Corrections, Port Authority of Guam Police I and II, Port Security Guard (Armed), Psychiatric Nurses, Psychiatric Technicians, and Department of Public Works Sanitation Division.
CONGRATULATIONS TO NEWLY ELECTED BARGAINING UNIT OFFICERS!
The votes have been tallied and results have been certified by the GFT Election Committee for the 2012 Bargaining Unit Officers’ election. Congratulations to the following officers: Franklin Perez, DOE Faculty Union Chairperson Albert Perez,...
GEB PASSES MOTION TO CHANGE HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
At the last Guam Education Board meeting, while teachers were at work on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, the board passed a motion to accept the new High School Bell Schedule for School Year 2012-2013. While the Board may think that they can start changing teacher...
GFT’S CHAMORRO PHRASE OF THE WEEK BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEARN CHAMORRO:
Fama’gåsi magågu. (Wash the clothes)
CWA/AT&T MOBILITY PACT BRINGS JOBS BACK TO U.S.; OTHER TALKS CONTINUE
A tentative agreement that will bring 2,000 jobs back from overseas and other outsourced facilities has been reached between the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and AT&T Mobility. The four-year pact covers more than 9,000 workers in Arkansas,...
GOV CALVO BREAKS THE LAW
CALVO: “Now that the contract is out of the way, I’d like to make a deal directly with principals and teachers.” THE TRUTH ILLEGAL: This is illegal and called circumventing the union. The strength of collective bargaining is the...
NEW GUIDE OFFERS PERSONALIZED REPORTS ON AFFORDABLE CARE ACT BENEFITS
Are you looking for information about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its benefits for you and your family? A new online tool from AARP is good place to start. Through a brief series of questions, offered in English or Spanish, the Health Care Guide...
MEET SOPHY: GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Sophy is a hero! This brave little girl is a survivor of cancer! Sophy is a white and light brown dog with a sweet and gentle personality! Sophy is finally ready to settle down with a family of her own! Meet her at GAIN today!
MEET CAMILLE: GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Camille is a complete sweetheart! She loves to climb up to your face and give you kisses! Camille is a grey Tabby with a longing for love! Camille is ready to settle down with her new family! Meet her at GAIN today!
PICK UP TRUCK LICENSE PLATE A 3169 STOLEN!
A baby blue, '91 4x4 xtra cab, pick up truck was stolen. License plate is A 3169. If you have any information then please call Tommy at 878-3674 or Mimie at 868-8802.
PLEASE HELP FELLOW MEMBER QUINTIN S.N. TAIMANGLO
Member Quintin S.N. Taimanglo of Oceanview Middle School is still in need of sick leave donations. If you would like to help donate, then please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390.
GFT CONTRACT EMPOWERS TEACHERS
CALVO: “But I go back to my original point: the people who care the most are the ones with the least power. The GFT contract left parents, teachers, principals, the superintendent and the board powerless. I don’t understand why teachers are...
UVA STUDENTS, FOOTBALL PLAYER ON HUNGER STRIKE FOR WORKERS’ LIVING WAGE
More than a dozen students at the University of Virginia are the 11th day of a hunger strike organized by the Living Wage at UVA campaign. The students are demanding a living wage, safer working conditions and better job security for university and university...